El Camino

South San Francisco, CA

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El Camino - South San Francisco, CA

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A small-town suburb with stunning coastal perks

Family-friendly Great Schools Great Location Suburban History

If you’re looking for a vibrant suburb on the San Francisco Peninsula, look no farther than El Camino. This community boasts a great location, easy access to major roads, and plenty of park space. The suburb itself is scattered along Highway 82, making travel into, out of, and around El Camino a breeze. Minutes east are the bustling streets of South San Francisco, which offer El Camino residents plenty of exciting attractions. Here you’ll find the San Mateo Japanese Garden, trendy new restaurants, and plenty of entertainment. El Camino is situated centrally on the peninsula, but a quick jaunt west will land you on the scenic Pacific shores where visitors enjoy Mussel Rock Park Beach.

Unique attractions and great schools near El Camino make the area very family friendly. Explore CuriOdyssey, an interactive zoo and science museum. Barbeque and picnic at Buri Buri Park or enjoy the sports fields of Alta Loma Park. To learn more about the community’s rich history, you’ll want to peruse the South San Francisco Historical Society Museum. Rental accommodations in this Northern California suburb vary from trendy studios to luxury apartments to California-style houses.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in El Camino is $1,877 for a studio, $3,138 for one bedroom, and $3,576 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Camino has increased by 5.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 520 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,877/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 763 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,138/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,073 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,576/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

64

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • San Bruno Mountain State Park
  • San Francisco State Univ. Observatory
  • Charles F. Hagar Planetarium
  • Pacifica State Beach
  • Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

Airports

  • San Francisco International
  • Metro Oakland International

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